Michael Okaredje

Product & Delivery Manager experienced in scaling digital platforms and delivering product initiatives that drive engagement, retention, and overall user experience. Strong track record of collaborating with engineering, design, and stakeholders to translate business goals into clear priorities and deliver scalable, reliable products. Highly organized, with experience leading cross-functional teams, prioritizing initiatives, and ensuring strong product performance and user outcomes.

Product & Delivery Manager at Pickmeup (2017-11 – 2025-12)

Led product delivery and platform evolution for a mobility solution serving 100,000+ users, supporting user growth, engagement, and retention.

• Led Pickmeup's selection into the Google Black Founders Fund, securing funding and technical support to scale the platform.
• Owned product delivery and platform evolution for a mobility solution serving 100,000+ users, supporting user growth, engagement, and retention.
• Partnered with engineering and design teams to define and prioritize product features aligned with user needs and business objectives.
• Used Google Analytics to monitor user behaviour and support data-informed product decisions.
• Maintained 99.9% platform availability, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Led expansion into 10+ locations, enabling platform growth and increased user reach.
• Coordinated backlog prioritization and Agile delivery using Trello.
• Supported cloud infrastructure across DigitalOcean and Google Cloud (Maps API).
• Contributed to successful company acquisition and platform transition.

Senior Project / Operations Manager at Hequip Resources (2010-06 – 2017-10)

Secured and delivered service contracts for major enterprise clients, acting as primary delivery and stakeholder contact.

• Secured and delivered service contracts for major enterprise clients, acting as primary delivery and stakeholder contact.
• Translated business and operational requirements into structured execution plans, ensuring successful delivery.
• Managed a workforce of 100+ staff across multiple locations, improving operational efficiency by 30%.
• Led cost-reduction initiatives and vendor optimization, reducing operational expenditure by 50%.

IT Project Manager at Smart Networks (2007-09 – 2010-05)

Managed deployment of high-speed broadband infrastructure to commercial and residential clients across the EMEA region.

• Managed deployment of high-speed broadband infrastructure to commercial and residential clients across the EMEA region.
• Expanded market share by 70% through successful delivery of a reseller channel programme.
• Managed relationships with corporate clients and government bodies to secure permits and project approvals.

IT Support Lead at Onos Computers Company (2002-07 – 2007-08)

Managed daily IT operations and technical support workflows, ensuring high customer satisfaction and SLA adherence.

• Managed daily IT operations and technical support workflows, ensuring high customer satisfaction and SLA adherence.
• Led procurement and tender processes, securing enterprise contracts with major Oil & Gas clients including NNPC.

B.Sc. in Computer Science – Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (2002 – 2005)

Diploma in Data Processing & Statistics – Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (1999 – 2001)